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Job TitleScientist IIIRequisition NumberRE53246Working TitleDepartment Name7H051:Cardiovascular Research CenterWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level48Salary Range$62,941-103,834/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Moving and lifting object from floor to above shoulders upto 25 pounds. Standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench completing repetitive tasks for extensive periods of time. Continuous working with materials requiring personal protective equipment in accord with EH&S policy.
Shift
Primarily Days Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, some evenings and weekends may be required due to experimentation.
Job Summary
The Saha Cardiovascular Research Center has an opening for a high-level and extremely knowledgeable scientist to investigate vascular diseases.
Highly technical procedures and techniques involving cell culture, molecular biology, animal studies, and genomics of mouse physiology will be necessary to complete project aims.
This position requires experimental design, preparing samples and train/oversee lab personnel for projects with the end result being publications and grant applications. Management of procurements and laboratory inventory. Maintenance of mouse colony and acting as the primary point of contact with the Division of Laboratory Animals.
Position will involve being the primary point of contact for lab personnel when the PI is not available. Assistance with writing protocols, manuscripts, grant applications, and providing the review of literature to identify protocols necessary for cutting edge science breakthroughs will be necessary.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Skillful presentation and speaking abilities, application and grant writing skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively delegate to and manage peers. Plan, perform, and analyze experiments.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Terminal Doctoral degree in a science-related field and multiple years of successful independent work history in the pulmonary field.
Deadline to Apply02/19/2026Our University Community
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